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Your Source For The Best In BasketballMon, 14 Mar 2016 23:25:37 +0000hourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1By: simonnsezhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-494452
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:33:01 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-494452Kobe will only lost his MVP award if he will robbed by votes!
]]>By: hursthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-389438
Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:01:49 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-389438u guys think that kg,lebron is in kobe level, u haters got 2 be kidding me those guys got alot more 2 go, i know they r playing a good year but kobe man, is a legend so y guess all y cant say is good luck with ur mvp. kobe all the way,,,,,,,,,
]]>By: hursthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-389425
Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:56:15 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-389425kobe number 1 and dont forget hater,,,,,,,
]]>By: dwadesthebesthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-140998
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:52:37 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-140998Kobe should not be MVP. True MVPs are an integral part of a system that wins basketball games. The Spurs have a system, the Pistons have a system, Phoenix and Dallas have a system and they are all contenders for the NBA crown. The MVP award should not go to anyone on teams that struggle to get into the playoffs. The MVP goes to the player whose leadership and talents bring winning results to an organization. The MVP is not just about rebounds or points or even stats: it is about the consummate professional who leads his team to battle and more often than not comes away with a victory. I’ll take Duncan with his 24 and 12 and 5 blocks over Kobe’s 81 ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. Kobe is extremely talented and is the best scorer in the league, but that does not make him the best player or the best teammate. Also you have to get it done on the big stage. 81 points against a sub 500 team in the regular season does not impress me. What impresses me is carrying a team to the finals or the championship like Wade, MJ, and Lebron has recently done. These players have had impressive games in the playoffs against superior teams. MJ spent an entire career making his mark in the playoffs against the best teams ever!!
]]>By: Hoop2live32http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-86234
Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:07:03 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-86234What I dont understand is we can name so many things Kobe is better at overall than these other canidates..I mean if we judge on who is the most complete we giving it to Kobe, I got love for Lebron but he not D’ing up..As for the teams..Nash is sitting alongside Amare n Marion, yes he’s elivated their game but damn Amare was nice to begin with and Marion isnt bad either, Dirk come on Jason Terry has been real, he’s a wildcat, Josh Howard, Dirk has nothing to do with how good he’s becoming, Jerry Stack coming off the bench..damn Stack once led the league in scoring..I’ll give Lebron love cuz Larry Hughes isnt much, I dont like Z but everyone gives him love, plus Gooden will give you something..now as far as LA…Odom is the closest thing I’d say to a superstar but lets not forget he hoop’d for the Clips where did they go w/him? It aint easy what Kobe is doing with LA…
]]>By: Johnhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-85474
Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:02:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-85474Tommy2Gunnz, you are on the money!
]]>By: Tommy2Gunnzhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-83649
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:40:19 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-83649The most common criterion offered to evaluate a most valuable player involves the kidnap scenario. In other words, if you kidnapped a candidate for the award, how would his team fare without him? I just have to say again that if the suns had no Nash or the Mavs had no Dirk they would be just fine. Take Kobe ( the best player in the game today) away from the Lakers and you have the worst team in the NBA. Why can’t some of you people see that?
]]>By: Johnhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-83539
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:06:28 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-835391 HUSH D, going forward lets deal with facts because they speak louder than naa na naa na boo boo…lol

Shaun:
1. Marion was an all-star before Nash got to Phoenix.
2. Nash has definitely not made Marion a better defensive player
3. Nash has nothing to do with Marion’s offensive or defensive rebounds
4. Marion continues to be an all-star because he is a complete player

Dirk:
1. Good to see you recognize a choker when you see one.

Kobe:
1. Two’s like Kobe & Jordan don’t have assists like One’s. Although Kobe does average 5.4 or 6 less than Nash the league leader.

Nash:
1. Ranked 125th in Steals: Steve is one of the quickest players in the NBA; he is an excellent athlete with exceptional hand eye coordination. If you compare him to other point guards who typically lead the league in steals with comparable skill sets you must ask yourself why is he ranked 125th? I suggest you look at his heart…will to win! Again, basketball is a two way sport. Plus, he does not account for huge offensive numbers anyway.

2. Nash accounts for 24.65 points per game (18.9 points per game + 5.7 assists half of his total 11.5 per game) Not bad but it surely is not at the MVP level.

3. Efficiency Rankings: Nash is ranked 10Th Kobe is….. 2nd. Efficiency rankings account for most of the stat stuffers. However, only two deal with defense: blocks and steals. It’s too bad they don’t have a category for: times scored on by average players because his true value would be understood and reflected by his downward exit from 10th place.

Efficiency Leaders:

Feel free to peruse through the FACTS in the Efficiency Leaders below you may learn something…

Ok, do you choose to continue to be misguided by the “real” basketball minds? Do you truly believe they are putting the chip in the right place? If so, bring it my brother but be mindful that I will not be so nice with my next rebuttal!

]]>By: The choosen Onehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-82693
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:38:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-82693Kobe for MVP yes will he win it or achive will wait and see wont wee but his 13 assist last night agianst the sacamento kings was shell shocker for people who took him for a ball hog i guess kb24 showed them as the laker look on to continue there successful journey with farmar and odom smush walton and evens and bynum and the bench warmers just kidding
]]>By: The choosen Onehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-82690
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:34:24 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-82690KB24 is the choosen one blessed with the work ethic of a pendalum it never stops
To kobe sincerely THe chOOsen One
]]>By: DLillemohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-79622
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:55:54 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-79622THANK YOU!!Man ive been sayin this since last year. Im Canadian, got mad love for the suns, and agree he deserved it the first time. But last year without Kobe the Lakers are in the bottom 3 in the league! What about LeBron gettin robed too? 31.5 6 &7 with a steal or so is better than 18, 11, 2 and not a game of D all year. Give it to Dirk, the League is still too scared to put Kobe as their poster boy. Appeals to the “Red States” a little better I guess
]]>By: chief suckshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-79349
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:26:33 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-79349nash deserves mvp but itll be dirk
]]>By: Davidhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78998
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:52:34 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78998HAH 1Hush D i beg to differ. Kobe Bryant is one of the most heavily scrutinized athletes in this modern era if not ever. People dont appreciate what he does and his abilities . You replace Steve Nash and let the suns have almost any point gaurd in the NBA for example Rafer Alston (no disrepsect Skip) but they are not the same team but damn near close. Steve has SOOO many weapons its no problem for nash he cant play D and the last MVP award was given to the wrong man, give Kobe a break what he did in that last playoff series is something every NBA player does except KG and thats to give up and COASt yes i said it they barley play D in that league sp give kobe a break as well as the MVP (MOST VALUABLE PLAYER) not the best player on the best team award
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78731
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:19:11 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78731John, perhaps you can utilize your “real basketball mind” and your computer to explain the meltdown and the flat out “I give up” spirit Kobe embodied in the playoffs last year………………………. I also wonder if you have been watching the Nash of Phoenix because one thing the guy does is step up when needed. He may not be the one finishing at the rim but he is getting them there (by the way, I think Nash has made Marion an all-star). You are right about Dirk as a choker in the playoffs and the defense point re: Nash. But I suppose I can point out that the MVP is for the regular season (I would not be surprised to see Dirk get it and choke this year). And Kobe’s offense is lacking because he fails to put up the assists that we expect in a good offensive package. Sure Kobe can jack up 40 shots a game and put up lots of points. But again, he put 50 on Phoenix in the playoffs last year and they lost. “took them to the wire”?………..they were up 3 to 1 and failed to close! Then in game 7, he stopped trying to get the ball. That is all post-MVP award stuff but what am I supposed to do with that if we are judging players for playoff performance? And you should know the folks with the votes are “real” basketball minds….and they continue to put the chip in the right place.
]]>By: Johnhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78146
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:18:21 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-78146Kobe is the MVP…

Dirk and Steve are defensive liabilities…Kobe is a perennial defensive Star.
In the NBA unlike the NFL MVP’s are expected to embrace defense as well as offense. Both Dirk and Steve are exposed every night by marginal players but the pundits look the other way so they can say “MVP candidate”.

Dirk nor Steve can take over a game when during crunch time…Scottie Pippen lost his job for exposing Nash’s inability to take over games last year. Dirk was horrific during crunch time in the playoffs last year missing free throws although averaging around 90% during the regular season and passed the ball to Dampier at a critical stage in the game. Nothing new Dirk always chocked every year during the playoffs. And, the pundits said Steve was tired and had a backache so he got a he can’t play like the MVP card from the pundits in the playoffs last year. Did Larry, Jordan, Isaiah need such passes or excuses when they played sick or severely limited due to injuries? No…

Dirk and Steve play with All-stars Steve with 2 and they get way to much credit for their contributions on their respective teams. Kobe is the Lakers and the moment Mr. Buss gives Kobe at least one all-star the Lakers will be the power. Shucks they took Phoenix to the wire last year with Kobe and some guys. Kobe has yet to win and Steve has two in a row. Anyone who can’t see how obscene this is needs to establish a b-ball IQ.

Ok, I’ll concede Steve’s higher free throw percentage since the pundits bring it up but what they don’t bring up is the fact that Kobe goes to the line 3 to 4 times more than Steve per game thusly has a far more significant contribution from the line.

So, Steve Nash deserves to be in the elite league with Wilt, Bill and Larry? Or heartless but improving Dirk should get the nod over Kobe? Give us real basketball minds a break and award Kobe what he truly deserves the 2007 MVP Award.

]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77562
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:23:34 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77562Yo Goose, why not attack it on merits than simply talking of how obsessed I am? Tell me how shooting percentages don’t matter and how the team stat is overrated. I am not saying it is the end all be all but it is more important to me for judging a players MVP status than scoring 50+ in 4 games straight against losing teams (because we know the latter will come to an end). Go after the merits please.
]]>By: Juan sayshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77489
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:24:19 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77489Kobe is the best player in the world he is my hero of corse he deserve M.V.P no dought
Kobe doesn’t phave to prove nobody he is the
best better than micel or wilt
]]>By: Juan sayshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77488
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:22:45 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77488Kobe is the best player in the world he is my hero of corse he deserve M.V.P no dought
]]>By: raskal9http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77445
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:44:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77445all i got to say is when the game is on the line everyone here will pick Kobe period, we all know Dirk choke on big shots, and Nash choke to but no one talk about it, look at last year playoffs the game was over all Nash need to do is hold the ball and get foul, but instead got the ball stolen with less the what like 10 seconds to go, not just once but twice, oh by the way in that same game who end up with the last shot, no other than Kobe who we all know was going to make it, one of the greatest comeback in playoffs thats not remember, enough said.
]]>By: Miggyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77188
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:32:28 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77188he’s been playing like an MVP for two years already. give it to him so he can stop proving himself. i dont like him but he deserves it. KB24=MVP
]]>By: Iversonbrothahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77105
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:51:11 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77105Tough call on MVP, but Nash doesn’t deserve it.
]]>By: The Real Mongoosehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77101
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:46:42 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77101I can’t believe how serious this guy is about the 50-40-90 stat. Who cares if four guys have done that in history? Only 2 have dropped 50 in four straight. I don’t think Kobe should win MVP this year, unless Lakers can really end on a roll, but your obsession with the stat makes you sound ridiculous.
]]>By: THE MANhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77029
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:04:24 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-77029Hell NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
]]>By: dezhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76992
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:48:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76992i think its ridiculous how many comments there are for every kobe post.
]]>By: tthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76858
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:06:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76858troy. you’re right the difference between Kobe & Dirk is that Dirk’s teammates are more likely to make open shots, that’s why the Mavs are better. You haven’t proven to me how Dirk is better than Kobe though. Last I checked anyone who makes it into the playoffs are championship contenders. I’m not saying the Lakers will win but doesn’t mean Dallas will either, look at last year.
]]>By: Troyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76777
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:17:07 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76777So 5 amazing games (leading to 2 and 3 point wins vs lottery teams) wipes out the 7-game losing streak he was around for before?
Kobe turns the Lakers into a 1st round playoff team. Dirk turns the Mavs into a championship contender. Which is more valuable?
And while Dirk’s supporting cast is certainly better than Kobe’s some people here are seriously over-rating it: “full of former and present all stars”? Aside from Dirk himself there is one current All-star (Josh Howard who had to make it in as an injury replacement) and one former All-star (Stackhouse who is years removed from his all-star level and now is held to 20-25 minutes a game to preserve his health/effectiveness). 2 starters, Terry and Dampier, were in the league for years and never sniffed the playoffs until the started playing with Dirk. And if you watch Dallas play, Dirk is double-teamed on almost every possession. The difference between him and Kobe there is that Dirk’s teammates are more likely to make the open shot when he passes out of the double-team.
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76761
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:46:56 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76761Has anyone disputed BM is the best player in the L? I agree with that. One on one, nobody can beat him. Too bad for him the NBA is team basketball and not one on one. The MVP ain’t about one on one. It is considered within the concept of a team game………………………………… The 40-50-90 stat is one that shows consistency, a priceless team concept, as well as skill, a necessity, to be included in the MVP conversation. Those with the votes are thinking Dirk or Nash, Dirk or Nash. By the way, Kobe is the best player in the league today.
]]>By: beejhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76744
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:23:32 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76744T says, Kobe can’t P-A-S-S. What a dumb thing to say. He passes the rock as good as almost all of the game’s elite. It’s just that he scores better than ALL of the game’s elite.

T, do you really watch a lot of ESPN?

]]>By: albie1kenobihttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76743
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:23:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76743in all the quotes that marvman collected (that’s a lot of quotes to gather), when did this happen?
“He’s my hero.” – Shaq
i’m guessing during their 3-chips run?
i love how there’s no real definition of MVP. that’s why it’s so inconsistent and generates so much talk. just look at the comments on this post and those dirk vs. nash posts after the mavs/suns game.
]]>By: snyper 48http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76690
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:07:10 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76690Common Sense Russ, you know you hating right?Lang, is it really you who wrote this or you just went to Khalid’s crib and stole it?Drolfe your piece bout the voting guys was amazing….Ok, lets get serious now,Lang,are you talking about the one Kobe that plays in the Lakers?are you a believer now?
]]>By: Herseyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76674
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:20:27 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76674I’ve heard the Team 180 (50-40-90) comment many times from NBA analysts. It’s a rare number to hit and but quite an accomplishment. If a guy does that in addition to being an All Star on an elite team, it does add cred to an MVP vote for him.
]]>By: Thttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76648
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:23:22 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76648What is one highlight you will never see of Kobe on ESPN? Answer: Kobe passing the ball. Kobe should not be the MVP until he can learn how to P-A-S-S. Kobe can score,BUT Kobe can’t pass.
]]>By: Drolfehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76631
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:43:33 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76631I don’t understand the 40-50-90 argument. It puts Nash in the exclusive company of multiple MVP winners Mark Price and Reggie Miller?
]]>By: marvmanhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76616
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:49:37 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76616HERE IS WHAT THE PEOPLE IN THE L THINK OF KOBE. WHO WOULD KNOW BETTER?

“Well the NBA is in great hands, but if I had to pick the single greatest player on the planet, I take Kobe Bryant, without hesitation.” – Michael Jordan

“Kobe, in my opinion, is the best player in the NBA” – Stephon Marbury

“Kobe the best in the game right now man. Who better then Kobe?” – Amare Stoudemire

“Kobe is still the best player in the game.” – Phil Jackson

“Kobe is the top player in the league.” – Jason Richardson

“The MVP should be, when I look at it, I think it should be the best player in the league. Kobe is the best player in the league.” – Chauncey Billups

“If you want to find a player to build around, he’s probably it. He’s got great size for a guard, he’s pretty impossible to defend, and he is hard to score against when he hunkers down on defense.” – Nate McMillan

“I’m not saying that he’s the most valuable player, but he’s certainly the best player. And it’s not even close. He is utterly dominant.” – Mike D’Antoni

“Kobe is the best basketball player in the world.” – Charles Barkley

“Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the game today; he could do anything.” – Alonzo Mourning

“It was bitter that Kobe Bryant got injured. His presence alone would have been enough to win the tournament. That’s the level I see him on. To me he is the best player in the world right now. That guy doesn’t know fear at all. He doesn’t care. He would have won it for the Americans single-handedly.” – Dirk Nowitzki

He’s the best offensive player in the league, hands down,” Bulls guard Ben Gordon

“Everybody has a different opinion, but I’ve been a big fan of Kobe. I think he’s the best player in the league.” – Luol Deng

?Nobody can guard Kobe one-on-one. Nobody.? – Del Harris

?I see a lot of myself in him. No doubt about it.? – Michael Jordan

Horace Grant kept referring to Bryant as “No. 23,” the number Jordan wore. It wasn’t a mistake. “I knew what I was saying,” Grant said.

“He’s the best player in our game today, in my opinion” – Lebron James

Who is the best offensive player that you have had to guard so far in the NBA? “I’d say Kobe Bryant. He is one of the most athletic, and he has so many moves that he can score whenever he wants.” – Corey Magette

“At the end of the day Kobe will go down as the greatest player to have ever played the game.””His mentality, his approach — he tries to seek and destroy. There is really nothing he can’t do on the basketball court. The main thing is his will. He is not satisfied with just beating you. He wants to put the dagger in you. I think that is a lost art to a certain degree in this league.” – Mark Jackson

“He has no weaknesses.” – Al Harrington

“He’s my hero.” – Shaq

“I give him all the respect in the world. He is the No. 1 player in the league, by far.” Gilbert Arenas

“He ranks right there with Jordan.” – Pat Riley

“He reminds me of Michael Jordan. “You look and they have similar games where they want to lead their team to victory, no matter if they have to shoot the ball every time or if they have to rebound or pass, they’re going to find a way to win.” I’ve always said that Kobe Bryant is the best scorer in our game today and he’s definitely proving himself. ” – Lebron James

Well, he’s the best player, by far. Dirk or Nash don’t really play defense. And you talk about LeBron (James), well, LeBron doesn’t check Kobe, but Kobe checks LeBron. Kobe does pattern himself after Michael (Jordan) in that fact that he’s going to check the best. I think that’s why he’s the best player, because he’s one of the best scorers and one of the best defenders.” – Chris Webber

That’s the reason I’m here coaching, basically, because Kobe is here. I made that evident when I came back that if I was going to coach this team, Kobe is going to be here. He’s in a league all to himself… He just smells blood in the water and he’s going to go after it. …That’s what you see that you admire in Kobe is that he’s going to attack. He’s going to be in that mode. He’s going to continue to go at a team until either you take him out of the ballgame or else they stop him.” – Phil Jackson

“Kobe Bryant is the most complete offensive player that the game has ever seen.” – Greg Anthony

]]>By: Western_dreamhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76583
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:32:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76583Alright time to lay off Russ, the man’s entitled to his opinion. Even if he is wrong ha ha. Sorry couldn’t help myself
]]>By: sashahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76574
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:21:50 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76574fuck what all of ya’ll haters say it doesn’t matter becaus dirk or nash can’t do what kobe does night in and night out!!
]]>By: sashahttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76570
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:11:50 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76570I totally agree because last year I thought kobe should have won and this year i feel the same because if kobe doesnt play the lakers more than likely are going to lose and thats what i call MVP!
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76567
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:06:11 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76567So? He was still generating revenue and buzz. No one said anything about actually playing games.
]]>By: Tom Jacksonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76544
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:32:58 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76544BTW Russ, there’s no way Jordan could have won the MVP 10 straight times. He was never in the league 10 straight years.
]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76538
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:23:18 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-7653843 for Mamba, the streak ends. Anyone thinks a new streak is on the horizon?
]]>By: undertheboardwalkhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76532
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:08:17 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76532whats more important to me as a lakers fan than kobe scoring fifty is beating the warriors anyway i dont care how they do it as long as it gets done
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76494
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:45:14 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76494Thanks for the support, Lang. I’m bringing a bat to the Magic game tomorrow.
]]>By: ghttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76475
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:41:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76475the lakeshow are in the oden/durant hunt if kobe’s not playing. i don’t think dallas and phoenix would be…
]]>By: scotthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76472
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:22:40 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76472Nowitzki for MVP. Nothing hammers home your point like Dallas beating the mighty Hawks and Nowitzki scoring 28 points on only 17 shots. Impressive.
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76445
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:45:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76445I guess you have to play for it to actually count. That is, coming in for one minute at the end of each quarter says alot. But you’re right mongoose, why do we even pay attention to stats? Lets just pick who looks cool. Who can spin and leap and throw it in while entertaining us. Maybe a globetrotter, you BM jockriders are unreal ……………………….. Four people in history fool. And they did it for the whole season. I guess all those shooting percentages are just, well, silly numbers, not a reason for handing out the MVP.
]]>By: The Real Mongoosehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76432
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:40:42 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76432lmao at lang
]]>By: The Real Mongoosehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76431
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:40:13 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76431I think we should give the MVP to who ever shoots 50-40-90 every year. This is the most important stat in history. By the way Steve Kerr got the elusive 50-50-90 in 1996, but was robbed of the MVP. Ridiculous!
]]>By: Lang Whitakerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76378
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:58:28 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76378I really wish Russ would stop hating on Kobe.
]]>By: Troy Dallashttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76374
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:53:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76374So I hear Ron Artest is considering retiring at the end of the season. Really sad, if he goes through with it. He has the potential to be a perennial mvp if he was only more focused and didnt get into trouble
]]>By: Brodiehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76359
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:50:18 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76359I totally agree that Kobe deserves without a doubt the MVP! Kobe Bryant is the most talented player in the league, without him the lakers wouldn’t be in the playoffs let alone a threat. They would unfortunately be like other such past dynastys of the past (Celtics) struggeling to keep heads above water.
]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76358
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:50:07 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76358Dirk’s shooting percentages are testament to the fact that’s he an amazing shooter. Dude got stroke out his ass. Any great player will shoot at high percentages if he’s facing 1-on-1 matchups. Dirk’s supporting cast affords him that luxury. Kobe gets DOUBLED and even Tripled at times. During this 50+ stretch Kobe’s been shooting .542 FG,.511 from 3pt range and .933 from the line. All this on 8 turnovers. If that’s not EFFICIENCY i don’t know what is.
]]>By: tthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76348
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:15:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76348No body said Kobe was MVP. Everyone’s just saying that people need to include him in the talks for MVP. Being nominated doesn’t mean you get it. In my opinoin Dirk’s already lost the MVP race to Nash based on the Mavs vs. Suns game.
]]>By: tthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76346
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:05:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76346It was nice reading all those Dirk & Nash stats, but the two combined couldn’t win a championship. Remember the days when both players were Mavs. Don’t get me wrong i like both players i think they are really great players on very good teams. You were impressed with Nash being the 4th in history with 40-50-90, how about Kobe 2nd only to Wilt. Kobe didn’t just place 2nd to Wilt last year, this year as well. By the way since when were the Mavs a lottery team? I do recall Kobe scoring more than 60 on them.
]]>By: Troy Dallashttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76341
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 17:43:47 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76341Wow. Phx cant run a consistent offense without Nash. Dirk is the driving force behind dallas’ ridiculous season. Kobe puts up 50 for 4 straight games and he’s MVP? C’mon Lang you know better. Kobe is an amazing player, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to proclaim him MVP just because he broke and tied a few scoring records. The MVP race is still between Nash and Dirk, every1 else just takes a back seat(and yes, that includes Mr Bryant as well).
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76321
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:54:47 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76321Kadavour, you are right on with the triangle analysis and the 5.5 is valid too…my hate does deter me a degree from giving proper credit. I think Kobe has put himself in the MVP discussion……………. However, I repeat that last year Nash became the 4th player in history (Larry Bird, Reggie Miller and Mark Price) to shoot 40% from downtown, 50% from the field and 90 from the line. But many of you claim Kobe should have had the MVP last year?……………………….. This year Dirk has those numbers (41, 50, 90) while Nash has slipped a bit in the 3 point arena from earlier this year from 50 to 47, 53% from the field and 88 from the line (down from last year). You guys arguing that numbers don’t matter are going to tell me that Dirk becoming the 5th player in history behind Nash to put up 40-50-90 does not matter? Kobe finding a Wilt record matters but to me Dirk’s 40-50-90 is a bigger milemark because he has done it all season against tough opponents not just against Memphis, Portland, Minnesota and New Orleans…………………….. Speaking of which, on January 14, Dirk put 38 and 15 on Toronto and on February 7, he put up 38 and 10 and 6 assists against Memphis (he shot 70% from the field). And on February 13, Dirk gave Milwaukee and early valentine of 38, 11 and 8. March 16, he put up 30 and 12 against Boston. Those are great numbers but what stands out? The quality of the opponent. I could continue with stats from games where Dallas, led by Dirk and his numbers, got the victory against defensive opponents, but I think I have made my point. If Kobe keeps this up against teams known for more than their lottery ball ability, then I’ll give him the nod for MVP…………………………………………………….. But let me predict that BM either won’t put 50 on the defensiveless Warriors tonight or that if he does, the Lakers will still lose the game (to a team that cannot seem to buy a road win) just like they did to the Suns when Kobe scored 50 in the playoffs last year. If it is not tonight, you will get one of those games soon and it will cause you to take pause. 50 points and a loss?
]]>By: A bit of Englishhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76317
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:41:46 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76317The MVP is made up of two parts. 1: You need to be part of a winning team (one of the top two or three teams) as that is what basketball is about. 2: you also need to state a case for if the player was removed from the team that team would be worse than if you removed a rival MVP candidates from his team. So that counts Dirk out as Dallas are loaded with quality players and would still be a force without him. Nash well that would be my choice as he is what makes the Suns tick. He is the only point guard who could run a team like he does and without him (as seen through his injury) the suns just don’t tick. Kobe, well i’m not to sure. Don’t get me wrong he is the most gifted player on the planet but the MVP is not for best player on the planet otherwise it would probaly be known as that.
]]>By: Elysehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76314
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:34:53 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76314Russ, you pointed out that Dirk’s shooting is better percentages are all better (fg%, 3pt%, ft%). That’s fine, but stats are misleading. How many three’s does dirk attempt per game vs. Kobe? How many free throws? Where are his shots coming from, and how many defenders does he have on him? In the beg. of the season, when the team was rolling and healthy and kobe’s primary role was facilitator then scorer, he was shooting nearly 50%. Then the injuries came, teams could afford to double and triple team him where as before, he was keeping the teams more honest. Dirk has the advantage of playing with a better quality of supporting players, that has had no real injury set backs. Kobe’s shooting percentage has gone down, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that his quality of play has, or that those stats mean Dirk is having a better year. Dirk is just having a luckier one.
]]>By: Bleekhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76312
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:32:18 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76312It really is a shame D-Wade went out when he did. With him and Shaq healthy trying to get the division lead he definitly would have had a chance at MVP. He puts up the best numbers in the league overall and is an assasin down the stretch.
]]>By: Raul Concepcionhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76288
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:55:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76288Bungee off of Kobes scrotum… MVP?!?! Getting hot for a few games doesn’t merit that. Don’t get me wrong hes great and all but if this point explosion over the last few games never happened we wouldn’t even be having this discussion.
]]>By: PKhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76280
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:27:08 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76280Kobe Bryant is a great player. What he’s doing here is incredible. Now, let’s play a game of Q & A.

1)What is the Lakers record in the past 10 games? The past 20?
2)Kobe has missed 5 games this year. How does the Lakers winning percentage in these games compare with the rest of the season?
3)Are any of the teams Kobe has lit up for 50+ points on this run play-off bound?
4) Is Kobe matching his point average from last year? Is he close?
5) When LA lost to Dallas the other day, where did it rank in all-time Laker losses?

First person to answer these questions wins a free dinner with Lang.

]]>By: Garyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76273
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:06:31 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76273Kobe is the most dominant player in the league. The fact that he is on a weak team like the Lakers shouldnt diminish from the fact that he does what he does. Dirk has a team that any superstar in the league would be jealous of, and Nash just cant get it for a 3rd term can he??? Anyway for me Kobe its MVP for my man!
]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76230
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 11:52:54 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76230u guys made great points about the triangle offense’s designated SCORER passing the ball like it’s his job within the offense. By being a facilitator for much of this year, he did work hard to make his teammates better and build their confidence for the playoffs. i.e. sasha and smush fire it up with no regard, they used to defer alot more. however, the lakers are at a point where Kobe facilitating don’t get Ws.
]]>By: gdchildhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76160
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:59:07 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76160Robert Horry thinks Kobe shuld’ve won the MVP last season. Too bad the misperception of Kobe prevented the media types from voting for Kobe.

Also, Horry stressed that Kobe was a good teammate.

]]>By: tailshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76155
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:42:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76155i couldnt agree more…..MVP is such a whack award now…no offense it should go to the best player and that is KOBE….. all this makes his team better blah balh blah and win%….when you have smush parker as your point guard and you are in the playoffs….then you know you your the MVP of the league…kobe is the closest thing to jordan we will ever see….kobe should have won it last year and he should win it this year…too many haters out there and its sad…dirk is soooo soft….he cant make clutch FT’s…and cant play D period…nash is good dont get me wrong….but you take that talent away around him and hes just another good point guard….he cant take over the game like kobe…NO ONE CAN…and im sorry but jordan would have gone for 100 if they called the game when he used to play….wade goes to the line every second for little ticky tack fouls….thats the only way he scores….lebron isnt the good….ITS ALL ABOUT 24….the complete package
]]>By: Herseyhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76120
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:35:52 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76120Just a thought, everyone imagines Kobe with other teams when they talk about why he’s so valuable. Kobe is a guy any team would love in their uniform. But why don’t the Lakers show him some love and trade for another dominant player. As a SUNS fan I’m glad to see the Lakers struggle but the guy is going to burnout with that team around him. Maybe that’s what he wants. Maybe he is a coach on the floor guy (like Nash) and he’s having fun making average players overachieve. Maybe I’m convinced. Maybe Kobe is the MVP. Maybe he’s Hollywood and he’s an actor. Maybe he’s been saving himself for the post season and he’s going to unleash a scoring attack unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Maybe the Lakers want to play 4 tall point guards and just feed Kobe. Maybe the Lakers and Spurs might be the best first round series.
]]>By: Western_dreamhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76102
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:03:12 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76102I get the feeling Russ don’t like me, i didn’t mean ya hating on the man it seems as though you are the only arguing a case for anybody but Kobe. Know wat i’m saying
]]>By: allanhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76085
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 06:24:09 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76085kobe bryant definitely deserved the mvp award last year because of the fact that the previous year they did not make the playoffs. Then last year kobe averaged an astounding 35 points a game, there team was above .500 and they made the playoffs, also dont forget the 62 point game against dallas in just 3 quarters and his 81 point game against toronto. he got robbed hard core last year. I HAVE GREAT EVIDENCE OF HOW KOBE GOT HATED ON LAST YEAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT HE FINISHED 5TH IN MVP VOTING LAST YEAR AFTER A SPECTACULAR SEASON HE HAD. He should have at least been 2nd in the mvp ballots then. But this year, its hard to consider kobe the mvp because of the year there having, there record isnt as good but thats mainly because of all the injuries the lakers have had because in the beginning of the year the lakers were playing great. but dont get me wrong, if kobe continues dis remarkable scoring run until the end of the regular season then he definitely should deserve mvp honors. Im talkin about if dis next 13 games left, kobe drops 40 or more every game and they win 70 to 80 percent of there games then kobe should be either mvp or finish 2nd in the votes. all i have to say though is kobe is the best player in the world today and i feel hes not getting the love he deserves.
]]>By: mikehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76054
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:44:50 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76054if they give the coach of the year award to the coach who does the best with a shitty team, can’t the same logic be used for kobe carrying a shitty team?
]]>By: Chttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76046
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:14:29 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76046If you think that Nash is MVP over Kobe, then I have a trade deal for you: Odom, Kwame, Luke, and Smush for Amare, Marion, Barbosa, and Diaw. How do you like that Suns fans?

(For the record, unless Kobe singlehandly wins most of the games for the rest of the year, I think Dirk should be MVP. But I think Kobe should have taken it last year.)

]]>By: Co Cohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76039
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:53:18 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76039Why does a guy get so much credit for another guy making a shot? I’ll ask like Starbury did, “How do you get an assist”? Someone has to make a shot right? While I don’t understand how it makes Steve Nash great when Amare dunks on someone, I do understand that when Kwame fumbles every pass and misses uncontested layups, its awfully hard for Kobe to get those “he makes his teammates better assists” Get over it people! Kobe is a great scorer, not a great passer. Let’s let him be good at what he does!
]]>By: Chrishttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76029
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:34:28 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-76029Dirk is a great player but he doesn’t make his teammates better he just makes himself better and along with the rest of the team that is already good and scores plenty of points on their own. Nash assit average clearly shows he passes the ball to make his teammates better by planning the shots and also making the clutch shots and improving his game. Nash will win his third straight MVP, better than Kobe and better than Dirk. See ya at the playoffs.
]]>By: Simonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75991
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:27:10 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75991Damn! great point Reg! Seriously i think people place far too much importance on TEAM success on an INDIVIDUAL award. One person can only do so much. Kobe cant make Kwame catch every pass and finish under the basket.(I’d give more examples but to be honest i havent seen enough games this season) He can only work with what he has. That being said Kobe is my boy, but i think Dirk should win it this year. It should really be Nash 1 mvp, Kobe for last year, an the Germanator this year. But if Mamba keeps this shit up for the rest of the year (and the fact that it actually is even though of being possible is a testament to his ridiculousness), it might have to be his award.
]]>By: Andres Davidhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75985
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:08:27 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75985Feed Kobe hate and he turns it into buckets. Keep feeding him I guess, but you’re ruining Dirk’s chances. That man is reading this right now. Kobe, don’t hurt em. Forgive them, they know not what they do.
]]>By: Nathaliehttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75969
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:39:03 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75969dammit this convo would be different if he woulda won da shit last year.
]]>By: Reggie Evanshttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75950
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:33:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75950Isn’t the best player on the best team really just the FINALS MVP????
]]>By: Davidhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75934
Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:09:53 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75934yes, why not. kobe absolutely deserve the award.
]]>By: tthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75924
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:59:47 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75924scott must live in the east coast. yes L.J.’s team does suck like Kobe’s but do you know what the teams are like in the west. A.I. & Melo’s team rank 7th in their division. It doesn’t matter what team is ranked where to have 50 or more pts in 4 straight games is crazy. 2nd only to Wilt.
]]>By: albie1kenobihttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75921
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:52:41 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75921Russ’s post about Oscar’s trip-dub season’s stat is pretty damn impressive. you’d need a high pace offense for someone to have chances to grab that many boards, take 15 shots a game and drop 10 dimes a game. that made me think…
what would kobe’s stats be if he plays in the suns offense (read: d’antoni’s system)? there will be so many posessions for him to operate. maybe not trip-dub, but it’d be close.
]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75911
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:59:40 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75911LeBron plays on the East Coast. That means 3 games against each of the esteemed Atlantic Division teams. Nuff said
]]>By: Spencerhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75909
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:49:01 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75909Please write me and tell me why my 3-23 missive was edited out. It can’t be because I referred to another website, can it; otherwise why did you allow this post?:

]]>By: Ajayhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75906
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:41:56 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75906Kobe’s the MVP.
]]>By: DEVILb0yhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75892
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:48:28 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75892hey scott even jordan didnt make his teamates better pippens numbers with and without jordan are proof..as for lebron he doesnt have thecompetitivenes of kobe or mj or hell even AI..he’s just concerned with endorsments and commercials he’s more concerned about becoming a human billboard than he is a champion..
]]>By: DEVILb0yhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75890
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:43:36 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75890hey jordan won his first MVP when the bulls still sucked…so give the damn MVP to kobe he deserve it he is the most dominant player in the NBA today..dirk and nash are just blessed with better teamates put kobe in dal minus dirk or phoenix minus nash and his team wins the title nuff said…
]]>By: scotthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75874
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:02:29 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75874James teammates suck just as bad as Bryant’s but Cleveland has a better record then LA. Bryant doesn’t make his teammates better. Let the flaming begin.
]]>By: scotthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75873
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:00:15 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75873MVP voting
1. Dirk Nowitzki
2. Steve Nash
3. LeBron James
4. Kobe Bryant
]]>By: scotthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75872
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:57:22 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75872Bryant will not win the MVP. The Lakers will win around 45 games not enough for the media. Nash or Nowitzki will get the award considering their teams will win between 65 – 69 games. Seems like the MVP goes to the players on elite teams.
]]>By: j. ellenhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75870
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:47:30 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75870Actually, Nash hasn’t surged ahead as the favorite to win the MVP. The favorite is still Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas/Phoenix game changed *some* people’s perspectives, but I can just about guarantee you it didn’t change enough people’s perspectives to make him MVP. The contest now may be between Kobe and Dirk, not Kobe and Nash.
]]>By: H to the izzohttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75857
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:56:23 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75857Apparently you are a hater if you don’t jump on a bandwagon and remember these were all people who a few short years ago were calling him a rapist and said he would be nothing without Shaq
]]>By: Allenhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75852
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:20:04 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75852I totally agree with you. If they wanted the Most Vauable Team then I would of pick the Mavs. However we are talking about Most Vauable Player. So with that being said I think MVP should belong to Kobe Bryant.
]]>By: gdchildhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75843
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:00:55 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75843Kobe got robbed of the MVP awards at least twice.
]]>By: DAvidTaly7http://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75838
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:49:43 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75838M.V.P is suppose to be based on MOST VALUABLE PLAYER! Kobe by far is the most valuable player to his team… and not just that but to the NBA… Nobody deserves this more than kobe,… Just think about…. KOBE M.V.P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75834
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:44:44 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75834AND HOW AM I A NON-KOBE PERSON? Please. I think what he’s been doing this season is amazing. He’s the most talented all-around player in the game, no question, and has put himself into the MVP discussion, no question. I just don’t think he’s THE most valuable player this year. Does that really make me a hater?
]]>By: Russ Bengtsonhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75832
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:38:33 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75832That’s all great, but that’s not the way it works.
]]>By: Kostashttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75826
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:09:00 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75826My simple argument as far as the MVPs are concerned: It’s not about numbers, it’s not about wins, it’s not about making teammates better. These things are taken under consideration as well – it would be ignorant to ignore them. But, most of all, it’s about legacy. It’s about memories. 10 years later, what will sound more appropriate: Nash (my favourite player, btw) winning his 3rd straight MVP in a 60 win season; Dirk winning an MVP and Dallas almost hitting 70 wins; or KObe winning his first award after leading the league in scoring again and breaking one record after the other? THAT’s how one should consider this. As much as I love Nashty’s game and his outspoken character, three straight is Larry territory, and whoever has watched Bird play from 83 to 88 would cringe at that. Not that you can’t compare at all, Nash is amazing. But it’s just too much. And Dirk… I mean, it’s a shame that KG should get his name on the list with a season inferior to the one Dirk is having now – but that’s life. Kobe should BY NO MEANS finish his career without an MVP. Period. And now is the time to give him one. Give the man a chance to his legacy. He has done so much for the game. 10 years from now, we will be envied for having watched him do the things people will read about in disbelief.
]]>By: Ryuhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75821
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:45:20 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75821Anyway, who’s gonna be the player of the week in the west?
]]>By: Kadavourhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75820
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:40:56 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75820utfanatic2000 = 1hush D?? hmmmm. Ur putting too much emphasis on TEAM contributions. For one, Kobe is averaging 5.5 per, that coupled with the fact that he’s the triangle’s SCORER!! not facilitator, but the guy they swing the ball to with the enormous responsibility of putting the ball in the bucket. The 2nd highest offensive scoring responsibility on that team goes to Smush Parker! Kobe does in fact make his teammates better because his effectiveness within the triangle sets up Lamar and Luke to put up near trip-dub numbers every day. Has phoenix or dallas been as battered as the Lakers? i thought so…
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75810
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:52:01 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75810BM is averaging a double double. double digit points and double digit selfishness. Seriously though, not that FG% tells us much but it does tell us that BM is 145th in the L after making 649 of 1390 attempts placing him at 46.7% ………………………. We know he is going to the line alot but it is interesting to monitor the shot attempts he is putting up. He is a couple hundred shots ahead of Dirk, Deng, KG, Joe Johnson, and Melo (but not LeBron as they are about even), but they all have the higher %. I know FG% is skewed but it is still useful.
]]>By: The New Wilthttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75804
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:30:57 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75804The L needs to start a new award called THE BEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE AWARD, and Kobe would be working on his 4th straight award. Then give the so called mvp to whoever the media feels is so-called making teammates better.
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75795
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:17:52 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75795I am looking forward to watching BM put 50+ up against a team that outscores him/them (like Phoenix did in the playoffs last year) and I will enjoy watching the BMJR’s (Black Mamba Jock Riders) argue that the MVP is all about the stats……team doesn’t matter. Shoot 50 shots per game…you are going to put up some numbers on the leaderboard. Russ, thank you for your level-headed analysis….however, I AM going to be upset if BM gets it over Dirk or Nash unless he keeps doing this against teams that don’t have an excuse for allowing it.
]]>By: 1hush Dhttp://www.slamonline.com/blogs/the-links/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75782
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:59:55 +0000http://slamonline.com/online/2007/03/kobe-for-mvp/#comment-75782I nominate Lang for SLAM jackass of the year. This hata ain’t buying it. And again, I will point out that nobody with an MVP vote is claiming that BM should be MVP. So I guess I am taking a BM on your stupid idea and specious argument, of which, you are only making because of the points BM put on the Portland, Memphis, Minnesota, New Oreleans club……………………………………………………………… Nash didn’t deserve it last year? He became the fourth player in history to become part of the 40-50-90% club and led when the chips were down. Dirk may do it this year and Nash may push it to 50-50-90. Think how stupid you would have felt if BM were MVP last year and then you got to watch him give up in game 7 against the real MVP. Do you do this stuff just to pad your column response stats or are you really this clueless? Perhaps it is some sort of perverse reverse psychology …………………………………………… The MVP race is more than just the most important player to a particular team. It is more than the best player in the league. And contrary to what Cheryl wants it is not the most entertaining player, otherwise we would have a streetballer out there. What player is going to make other players around them better and move the “team” forward? ……………….Fools ride the BM jock!
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